Macro & Food Scan vs SlouchCue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Macro & Food Scan
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Stop guessing. Start scanning. Know exactly how "healthy" your food really is. MacroMetric is the ultimate protein density scanner and grocery companion for bodybuilders, athletes, and anyone serious about their nutrition. Don't be fooled by marketing labels claiming "High Protein"βscan the barcode and get the cold, hard truth instantly. Why MacroMetric? Most "healthy" snacks are just candy bars in disguise. They hide high calories and sugar behind a "20g Protein" label. MacroMetric cuts through the noise. We calculate the Protein-to-Calorie Ratio of every product to give you an objective S-Tier to F-Tier ranking. CORE FEATURES: * Instant S-Tier Grading Scan any barcode to see its Protein Density Score immediately. S-Tier (Elite): Pure protein sources (e.g., egg whites, chicken breast, top-tier whey). A-B Tier (Great): Solid choices for daily macros. F-Tier (Weak): "Fake healthy" items loaded with unnecessary calories. * Compare Products Side-by-Side Canβt decide between two protein bars? Scan both and enter "Versus Mode." Compare Protein Density vs. Total Calories. Spot hidden sugar and fiber differences. See the clear "Winner" based on your goals (Cut or Bulk). * Smart Macro Gap Calculator Have 500 kcal left but still need 40g of protein? Input your remaining daily targets. The app calculates exactly what Tier of food you need to buy to hit your goals without going over your limit. * Customizable Metrics See only what matters to you. Toggle specific data points like: Sugar & Fiber (for health-conscious). Net Carbs (for Keto). Total Pack vs. 100g serving sizes. WHO IS THIS FOR? Bodybuilders trying to hit high protein targets on a calorie budget. Shoppers who want to audit their grocery cart in seconds. Dieters looking to maximize volume while minimizing calories. Stop wasting calories on F-Tier food. Download MacroMetric and optimize your grocery haul today. Terms of Use: https://macrometric.app/terms-and-conditions.html
SlouchCue
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Slouching creeps in when you're focused. SlouchCue catches it the moment it happens. Prop your phone on your desk, and SlouchCue watches your upper body through the front camera. When you start to slouch or lean your head forward, it alerts you with a sound and a color change, so you can sit back up without breaking your focus. No AirPods. No wearable. No computer app. Just your phone. HOW IT WORKS 1. Place your phone on your desk, angled toward you 2. Sit the way you normally do when your posture is good, and SlouchCue learns it 3. Study or work as usual. SlouchCue speaks up only when your posture slips BUILT FOR LONG SESSIONS β’ Real-time slouch and forward-head detection β’ Sound and color alerts, or color only for quiet places like libraries β’ Adjustable sensitivity, alert delay, volume and repeat interval β’ Hide the camera preview and see only the posture color β’ Screen stays on while monitoring, so a session never pauses on its own β’ Works in portrait and landscape, on iPhone and iPad β’ Dark mode SEE YOUR PROGRESS β’ Today's monitoring time, slouch count and time spent slouching β’ Usage calendar with session-by-session history PRIVATE BY DESIGN Camera frames are processed on your device only. Nothing is recorded, saved or uploaded, and no account is needed. FREE & PRO Monitor free for up to 1 hour a day. SlouchCue Pro removes the daily limit, available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://support-abeapps.web.app/posture-monitoring/en/privacy.html SlouchCue is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. If you have pain or health concerns, consult a healthcare professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Macro & Food Scan at 13.0 against SlouchCue's 15.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Macro & Food Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SlouchCue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Macro & Food Scan ships an update every 3 days, SlouchCue every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Macro & Food Scan | SlouchCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Darja Orlova | AbeFlutter |
In-app purchases
Macro & Food Scan
- MacroMetric Pro$2.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$19.99
SlouchCue
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Annual$19.991 Year









